NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG NEW DELHI-110067 Applications are invited for the position of Senior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below: S. No
Name of the project & Duration of the Project
Post details and No of Posts
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Project titled ‘Why glycoconjugate vaccines work: The B cell side of the story’ under the Centre for Excellence in Vaccine Delivery Using Biodegradable Polymeric Particles funded by DBT
Senior Research Fellow (Project) (One position only)
Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID Dr. Devinder Sehgal Staff Scientist-VI devinder@nii.ac.in
Tenable till-17.12.2020 Educational Qualifications: M.Sc in Life Science from a reputed University/institute at least with two years of hands-on research experience in area of human infectious diseases and molecular immunology. The candidates should also have qualified any ‘National Level Examination’ as per DST OM dated 21.10.2014 Emoluments: Rs. 28,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (as per DST OM dated 21.10.2014) Job description & Desired Knowledge: My laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach to address questions in the area of microbial interface biology and associated host immune response to the human pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. We are interested in host-pathogen interaction, infection and immunity, and vaccine development. We are particularly interested in the molecular biology of B cells and developing a molecular understanding of how glycoconjugate vaccines work. We combine immunological, molecular and proteomics approaches within vitro and animal models for these studies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background and bench-level experience in molecular immunology and human infectious diseases, and demonstrated expertise in working with animal models of human infectious diseases. Prior experience of working in a biosafety level 3 laboratory is necessary. General Terms & Conditions: 1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. 2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. 3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same. 4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for. 5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications. 6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.